Ovarian endocrine function

Ovarian endocrine function" refers to the collective hormonal activity of the ovary, including the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This function is mediated by multiple cell types within the ovary—primarily granulosa cells and theca cells—which express specific hormone receptors like luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR), follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), and estrogen receptors ESR1/ESR2[1][2][3]. The corpus luteum, formed after ovulation from remnants of the follicle, is a transient endocrine gland responsible for producing progesterone essential for pregnancy maintenance[3]. Ovarian endocrine function plays critical roles in regulating reproductive cycles, fertility, pregnancy support, and overall female health. Disruption of this function can contribute to diseases such as ovarian cancer or infertility[2][4]. However, "ovarian endocrine function" does **not** refer to a specific molecular target such as an individual protein or receptor; rather it describes an organ-level physiological process involving many targets. Therefore it should not be considered a canonical therapeutic target. If you are seeking information on druggable targets involved in ovarian endocrine regulation—such as FSHR (follicle-stimulating hormone receptor), LHR (luteinizing hormone receptor), or estrogen receptors ESR1/ESR2—please specify which molecule/receptor you are interested in for structured data extraction[1][2].